Ugly Duckling Storage Box Makeover

Ugly Duckling Storage Box Makeover

I love to decoupage things. When I spotted this great post I had to reblog on here.
I love what Lisa has done to this box.
It’s given me some more ideas… watch this space.
Thanks for dropping by.
Dorne x

My latest project was a makeover for a sad little box that I got at the thrift store so long ago and sat in the basement forever. I think I paid less than $5 for it and it is a good thing because the supplies cost a little more than I would have liked.

But, boy, do I love the results!

Here are some of my inspiration pictures.

Here is the before. Sad little duckies…..

I took the whole thing apart, removing the hardware and peeling off all the lose paper.

What a mess! But in that mess was pure French gold!

I applied plain brown kraft paper to the inside of the chip board pieces using a watered down wood glue.

And added a French script fabric to the outsides and trimmed with a faux leather fabric. Both of these fabrics were on the clearance rack at the fabric…